I'd be happy to give him the assist too, that was a top save from Haji.
It's still 2 assists all season (and one from JDS, was it zero last year or one maybe) but that's what EMC needs to do to improve his game, Giles for example has 8, I think. Granted though he does score and his strength in the box is an asset too.
I kind of agree, the fact we keep trying at that position and he's still the best we've got isn't great. Saying that its the one position we've not spent any proper money in. You'd think at least one of Bidwell/Brau would be off in this next week or so.I think JDS plays forward quite well, and gets high up the pitch to support the attacks and give another option, which can be quite useful. My issue with him is defensively, where he is a target for the opposition and a weak link all the time. I don't think people were noticing it as much when we were winning more games before his suspension, but it happens all the time and goals from the opposition come down his side constantly, often from crosses which he cannot stop because he hasn't tackled the opposition, or is miles out of position when a ball gets played over in the first place.
I would like to strengthen that position ideally, but we already have Brau and Bidwell, so I cannot see it happening.
Because they’re not supposed to!Is it just me or do you think our ball boys weren't briefed last night? They were particularly awful at getting the ball back to players and looked begrudging to even get off their stalls
You’re being sarcastic rightLats is better at defending. Thomas has other qualities annd is only young and you do need two CBs. Woolf is just poor all round. Kitching is a liability. Austin’s record on CBs is shocking tbh.
Because they’re not supposed to!
What? Why? If that's the case, what are they even there for?Because they’re not supposed to!
thing is lots of the premier league isn't like that anymore
Watching some of the highlights I cannot believe that Frank favours Lati over Woolfy. It looks like he’s running on the spot as everyone passes him when he’s trying to get back. We’re going to pay a high price if we persist with it.
Osmajic of Preston is just back from a ten match ban and he gets a straight red for headbutting an opponent off the ball
Goal kicks are an exception, that’s the only time they’re supposed to give them the ball.So people keep saying, if they aren't supposed to then why did one of them run to get the ball to throw it to their keeper when they were 2-1 down? Why do ballboys / girls at every away game do it?
The ballboys are only supposed to replace loose balls on the cones. Players are supposed to either pick up the loose ball or take one from a cone.What? Why? If that's the case, what are they even there for?
You’re being sarcastic right
Is it just me or do you think our ball boys weren't briefed last night? They were particularly awful at getting the ball back to players and looked begrudging to even get off their stalls
Saying Austin’s record on CBs is shocking is ridiculousNo I don’t rate Kitching and never have.
Saying Austin’s record on CBs is shocking is ridiculous
Just watched the disallowed goal back. That was a poor decision from the linesman. He gave Esse off,but he was clearly retreating from the play and took no part.
Osmajic is the most Preston player who ever PrestonedI have just watched the video replay, which is here starting at 3 minutes 15 seconds:
Nothing like doing it right under the ref's nose!
His disciplinary record is appalling. He was banned for eight games last season for biting an opponent and has only recently returned from a ten match ban for directing racist abuse at an opponent.
It's not the worst headbutt you will ever see but the authorities do take a dim view of such behaviour. I think another lengthy ban looms.
Your time will come. These things don't just happen straight away, you know.It could all have been so different.
In the 1963/4 season, aged eight, I wrote to Jimmy Hill asking if I could be a ball boy. I got a lovely reply, saying that my name had been put on the waiting list and that he would be in touch when my name reached the top. I'm still waiting and I turn 71 in four weeks time!
I'm generally a patient person but do you think that, after waiting for about 63 years, I should give Doug a nudge?
Kitching is a good quality championship CBIt’s not. Almost £10m on Woolfenden and Kitching is some of the worse spending of my lifetime.
sometimes i think he just says stupid things on purposeSaying Austin’s record on CBs is shocking is ridiculous
884 is the only anyone needs to say to themCoventry... A club that gets 20-25,000 fans most weeks... Yet still sing tinpot lower league generic songs.
Hate it.
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Does being top of the league all season not convinced you?We could also alter our tactics. It looks so gung ho and I’m not convinced it’s necessary for 90 minutes.
To win games?There’s a reason we’re set up to win the ball high and out score the opposition and not soak up pressure.
I’m wondering whether we could adopt a less open structure without taking much away from our attacking play.To win games?
Are you saying that you would prefer us to sit back and try to defend a 1 goal lead? We're where we are now because of our attacking play. Although some people point out how fragile our defence is we still have one of the best defensive records. Add to this nobody is close to the amount of goals we have scored.
Kitching doesn’t have a buzz cut. He spends 90% of the game adjusting his fringe.There’s a reason we’re set up to win the ball high and out score the opposition and not soak up pressure.
Wouldn't knock them for that; they've never had massive support, it's a Tuesday night and ages since the last payday. Always prefer to applaud those that make the effort rather than castigate those that don't.884 is the only anyone needs to say to them
He actually tried to play offside last night after the pass had been made!Think he’s the best defender we have
Yes, Lampard wants to play a high-risk-high-reward game.There’s a reason we’re set up to win the ball high and out score the opposition and not soak up pressure.
Wasn't Kitching one that Robins pushed for?It’s not. Almost £10m on Woolfenden and Kitching is some of the worse spending of my lifetime.
We could, but it doesn’t take much for it to become backs to the wall defending.I’m wondering whether we could adopt a less open structure without taking much away from our attacking play.
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